It’s a pattern Southern states have repeated for decades: A federal court rules an electoral map illegally dilutes the power of Black voters and orders a new one.

But with Georgia lawmakers scheduled to return Nov. 29 for a special session to debate new voting districts, some things are different.

Judge Steve C. Jones, of the Northern District of Georgia. Judge Steve C. Jones, of the Northern District of Georgia.

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